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Despite it’s growing popularity, Twitch and it’s user-generated content is not always the safest platform for kids. Live streaming is naturally unpredictable, which is part of the appeal for many viewers, but this makes it difficult for parents to monitor what their children are watching.

By Trey Patterson

While the internet has completely changed the way we communicate, learn, and function in our daily lives, there are some setbacks to its constant use, especially for kids and teens...

By Carli Leavitt

Netflix is one of the many popular TV streaming services that provide your family with endless entertainment, but not all content on this platform is kid-appropriate.

By Katherine Cromleigh

We’re all guilty of it at some point; the infamous selfie. We take selfies for fun, silly ones to send to our friends, cute ones to send to a crush,...

By Syreeta Martin

If your kids are just as obsessed with Roblox, a user-created, social focused gaming platform as everyone else, you’re going to want to know how to keep them safe while...

By Katherine Cromleigh

If you’re wondering if it might be time to invest in parental control software for your child’s internet-enabled devices, the short answer is yes. The fact that installing parental control software has crossed your mind is an indicator that you’re ready for the additional security software provides, if only for peace of mind. If you need further convincing, read on to discover reasons why you need parental control software.

By Lauren B. Stevens

Social media today is seemingly inescapable and the same holds true for Snapchat. As one of the top contenders of most loved social media platforms for teens, it is important...

By Katherine Cromleigh

Television is not much better. A new study by the Parents Television Council found that broadcast networks are increasingly creating and airing programs in which sexualized and adult language is being spoken by minor-aged child actors.

By Kristin MacLaughlin

You may disable the Internet browser under the Web menu; simply slide the bar to turn Off or On.

By Lauren B. Stevens

Don’t be overwhelmed. The fact that you care enough to read this article shows that you’re a caring, thoughtful parent who wants to put your kids in the best possible situations.

By Annemarie Lange